Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management Jobs in Kenya

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies Head of Internal Audit & Risk Management Jobs in Kenya

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) is a faith-based not-for-profit organization with Head Office in Nairobi, Kenya. It is a registered Trust of Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) and the Christian Health Association of Kenya (CHAK).

The Organization’s core mandate is being a reliable supply chain for quality and affordable Health Products and Technologies and providing Quality Assurance and Health Systems Strengthening Services. MEDS was established in 1986 and serves clients spread all over Kenya, other regions in Africa and beyond.

The Board of Directors is seeking to recruit a self-driven, results-oriented Head of Internal Audit and Risk Management with good professional and ethical standing to fill a new position.

The Head of Internal Audit reports to the Board of Directors functionally and administratively to the Managing Director. The position is responsible for developing and deploying robust audit and risk management systems and practices in the organization for use in appraising and reporting on adequacy and effectiveness of system of internal controls to promote good governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop a comprehensive and flexible annual audit work plan using an appropriate risk-based methodology

Design and implement the organization’s internal auditing programmes covering all areas of financial, accounting, ICT and business systems processes

Conduct risk assessments on a regular basis

Review the extent to which departments across the organization comply with policies and standard operating procedures as approved by the Board and management

Review reliability, suitability, accuracy and integrity of financial and other management information

Follow up actions taken by management to remedy weaknesses identified by internal and external audit for timely closure

Implement audit plans, including, as appropriate, any special tasks or investigations requested by Senior Management or the Board

Appraise and report on adequacy and effectiveness of system of internal controls deployed in the organization

Monitor and report on reliability, effectiveness and efficiency of financial reporting as well as compliance of operations with applicable laws, regulations and standards

Prepare periodic reports to management and to

the Board Audit and Risk Management committee providing information on status and results of audit plan implementation

Oversee evaluation of effectiveness of risk management and governance processes

Develop budgets for the audit and risk management function

Develop, grow and manage a pool of talent through an Internal Audit Competency Framework

Member and Secretary to Board Audit and Risk Management Committee

Implement internal audit and risk management related actions arising from Board decisions

Keep abreast of developments and emerging issues in both Accounting and Auditing professions for continual alignment of audit and risk management systems to best practice

Candidate Profile:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance related field

Masters Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business related course

CPA (K) or equivalent

A registered member of ICPAK or equivalent
Member of Institute of Internal Auditors

A minimum of 12 years’ of experience with 5 years as an internal audit manager or equivalent in an organization with annual turnover of at least Kshs. 2 billion

Proficiency in use of ICT systems

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification is an added advantage

Functional skills; Leadership, Communication; Analytical and Report writing skills

How to Apply

If you fit the profile of this position, please submit your application including:

Detailed CV stating your current position and salary, email address and telephone contacts;

Names and contacts of three (3) Referees (one of whom must be a professional who has supervised you at some point in your career and another one a Senior Religious Leader);

Copy of National Identity Card;

To: The Chairman - MEDS Board of Directors

Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies

Email: HOIA-applications@meds.or.ke

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